bananaradoman 0 Posted March 13, 2003 Had the car at an auto electricians today for a few bits and pieces, one of which being the heated seats don't work. There's power from both switches so he thinks the elements in the seats themselves have gone. Has anyone here had this before/repaired them/know how much/worth doing?????? Cheers in advance Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Micouris 0 Posted March 16, 2003 I think it kind of has to be done imho - my C has problems with the elements on the drivers side. One element had literally started burning through and if it wasn't for the leather there could have been fire. I tried resoldering the wires onto the burnt element and this worked fine for about 6 months but has no burnt out. I am going to try and bypass that one element and see if at least 3/4 bottom elements work. If not I will reluctantly buy a set of new lower pads. Try and do this yourself as it is more fiddly than anything else and it could prove to be really costly. It is more likely to be the bottom elements that are hooped. Open up the back of the bottom seat by pulling down the fabric or leather where it ius tucked in on the back underside and inspect in the lower seat rest for any signs of blackening or burning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bananaradoman 0 Posted March 19, 2003 Cheers, will have a go and let you know how i get on :cry: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Micouris 0 Posted March 20, 2003 Hi I bipassed the burnt out element and the seat is working fine and safely! The element has lost it's protective coating and was just burning the foam! Go for it - I a sure you will be fine. I can email you a pic of the burnt element if you like? Nick :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted April 19, 2004 Hi I bipassed the burnt out element and the seat is working fine and safely! The element has lost it's protective coating and was just burning the foam! Go for it - I a sure you will be fine. I can email you a pic of the burnt element if you like? Nick :) could you please email me a picture of the element? my email is mailto:[email protected] cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ice White Socks 0 Posted April 22, 2004 Nick- Can I have a pic too please :) - ta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_Micouris 0 Posted April 22, 2004 Gentlemen - I am very sorry but have no longer got them :( Have no idea why I deleted them - tis a shame they werent in demand last month. I repaired it very well so there is really nothing to see anymore! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
